Why Is the Reaction of the Type Shown Below Usually

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is the reaction of the type shown below usually done?

• A) To make the  hydrogens more acidic
• B) To protect a ketone or aldehyde carbonyl
• C) To make the molecule more reactive
• D) To make an aldehyde or ketone less water soluble
• E) To increase the oxygen content

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